More Syria commentary in today’s On the Square , when Elizabeth Scalia returns today “to pray that if we must err, we err on the side of life”: There are no good options, or easy answers, to the Syrian problem. Assad may be a fiend, but even the president admits that he poses no . . . . Continue Reading »
Here are some more fragments from my current prospectus for my five conceptions of American liberty book, the basics of which are sketched in the post below. I welcome your criticisms and suggestions. . . . Usually, the discussion of American liberty is conducted in dichotomous terms. Mark . . . . Continue Reading »
The Childfree Life Fr. Robert Barron, RealClearReligion The Immortality Chronicles Adam Leith Gollner, Paris Review James Turrell and ‘The Thing-ness of Light Itself’ Edward Lifson, NPR What You Need to Know About Foucault Elliot Milco, Front Porch Republic Eliot in Pop Music Chris . . . . Continue Reading »
Ronald Brownstein argues that Republicans need to win over a larger share of nonwhite voters if they are to remain competitive in future presidential elections. Brownstein suggests “comprehensive immigration reform” as the kind of policy Republicans need to make gains among nonwhites. . . . . Continue Reading »
So our Jean sent me the touchingly personal remarks she gave in introducing the Festschrift for Catherine and Michael Zuckert. She concluded with what might be an unresolved issue for Midwestern Straussianism, one that’s highly relevant for our discussions of the American idea of liberty AND . . . . Continue Reading »
I’m very heartened by Mark Noll’s review of George Weigel’s Evangelical Catholicism , linked in today’s First Links . Other than the subject of politics ( I think the significance of political issues both inside and outside the church is a much bigger challenge for . . . . Continue Reading »
In his column for today’s On the Square , Timothy George remembers the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church back in 1963: Carolyn felt confused. She walked into the sanctuary, where the clock hanging on the wall indicated that the time was 10:22 a.m. Then she heard the blast. Boom! For a . . . . Continue Reading »
In today’s On the Square , R.R. Reno points out that we are not taking Syria seriously: We can avoid clarity because few think anything important is at stake in Syria, or anywhere else in the world for that matter. This judgment reflects a deeper conviction that we now live in a global system . . . . Continue Reading »
Tony Abbott, Australia’s new prime minister, is being variously praised and reviled for his considered support for pro-life laws and for preserving the definition of marriage. Less noticed is how his social conservatism has shaped his economic program. Reihan Salam explains : Abbott’s . . . . Continue Reading »
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